Bidders trying to buy Manchester United have been given more time to submit second offers for the iconic football club.
Ineos owner Sir Jim Radcliffe and Qatari banker Sheik Jassim both missed the 9 pm deadline to submit their improved offers for the Old Trafford club on Wednesday, leading to the deadline being extended.
It is understood that both bids have met with United in the last month for positive talks.
Ineos wants to buy the combined Glazer shareholding of around 69% while the Qataris are targeting 100% of the club.
The sum of their initial bids was not disclosed but was thought to be significantly below the valuation of the club.
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